Dioscorea longipedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedicellata
ID:
1516890
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoque, Lakshmin. & D.Maity
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 367: 175 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003798
Common Names
- Dioscorea longipedicellata
- Long-Stalked Dioscorea
- Long-Stalked Dioscorea Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea longipedicellata (also called Long-pedicled Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to India. It has long, twining stems with large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in its native regions and is well-suited to woodland gardens and containers.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea longipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea longipedicellata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves and a rosette of leaves at the base.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea longipedicellata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The soil mix should be kept moist but not wet. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Dioscorea longipedicellata
Dioscorea longipedicellata is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Dioscorea longipedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea longipedicellata?
Dioscorea longipedicellata
What is the common name of Dioscorea longipedicellata?
Long-pedicelled Yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea longipedicellata?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Dioscorea genus
Dioscorea abysmophila, Dioscorea abyssinica, Dioscorea acanthogene, Dioscorea acerifolia, Dioscorea acuminata, Dioscorea adenantha, Dioscorea aesculifolia, Dioscorea aguilarii, Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea alatipes, Dioscorea althaeoides, Dioscorea amaranthoides, Dioscorea amazonum, Dioscorea amoena, Dioscorea analalavensis, Dioscorea ancachsensis, Dioscorea andina, Dioscorea andromedusae, Dioscorea anomala, Dioscorea antaly, Dioscorea antucoana, Dioscorea arachidna, Dioscorea araucana, Dioscorea arcuatinervis, Dioscorea argyrogyna, Dioscorea arifolia, Dioscorea aristolochiifolia, Dioscorea asclepiadea, Dioscorea aspera, Dioscorea aspersa, Dioscorea asperula, Dioscorea asteriscus, Dioscorea atrescens, Dioscorea auriculata, Dioscorea bahiensis, Dioscorea balcanica, Dioscorea bancana, Dioscorea banzhuana, Dioscorea bartlettii, Dioscorea basiclavicaulis, Dioscorea baya, Dioscorea beecheyi, Dioscorea belophylla, Dioscorea bemandry, Dioscorea bemarivensis, Dioscorea benthamii, Dioscorea berenicea, Dioscorea bermejensis, Dioscorea bernoulliana, Dioscorea besseriana,
Species in the Dioscoreaceae family
Dioscorea abysmophila, Dioscorea abyssinica, Dioscorea acanthogene, Dioscorea acerifolia, Dioscorea acuminata, Dioscorea adenantha, Dioscorea aesculifolia, Dioscorea aguilarii, Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea alatipes, Dioscorea althaeoides, Dioscorea amaranthoides, Dioscorea amazonum, Dioscorea amoena, Dioscorea analalavensis, Dioscorea ancachsensis, Dioscorea andina, Dioscorea andromedusae, Dioscorea anomala, Dioscorea antaly, Dioscorea antucoana, Dioscorea arachidna, Dioscorea araucana, Dioscorea arcuatinervis, Dioscorea argyrogyna, Dioscorea arifolia, Dioscorea aristolochiifolia, Dioscorea asclepiadea, Dioscorea aspera, Dioscorea aspersa, Dioscorea asperula, Dioscorea asteriscus, Dioscorea atrescens, Dioscorea auriculata, Dioscorea bahiensis, Dioscorea balcanica, Dioscorea bancana, Dioscorea banzhuana, Dioscorea bartlettii, Dioscorea basiclavicaulis, Dioscorea baya, Dioscorea beecheyi, Dioscorea belophylla, Dioscorea bemandry, Dioscorea bemarivensis, Dioscorea benthamii, Dioscorea berenicea, Dioscorea bermejensis, Dioscorea bernoulliana, Dioscorea besseriana,